Category: Main Courses

Chinese Barbecued Pork

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS For a Chinese barbecued pork recipe suited to the home kitchen, we started by slicing a boneless pork butt into strips. Our marinade of soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic introduced traditional Asian flavors, especially after we...

Vegan Pinto Bean–Beet Burgers

Posted in Main Courses, Sandwiches, Vegan.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Vegan burgers are often bean-based; starchy, protein-packed beans taste great, hold together well, and are satisfying. Looking for a modern twist on the typical bean burger, we combined pinto beans with vibrant shredded beets, and we also packed in a generous amount of basil...

Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza Margherita

Posted in Main Courses, Pizza, Recipes.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Getting crisp pizza crust from your oven can be a challenge, but with just a few tweaks and the right tools, you'll have homemade pizza that's miles better than offerings from the freezer case or the delivery guy. We started by rolling out pizza dough thinly and then gently pressing...

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Posted in Main Courses, Pasta, Recipes.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS For a macaroni and cheese recipe that would appeal to adults and kids alike, we kept things simple, staying away from pungent cheeses and overly rich eggs and cream. Instead, we tossed al dente pasta with a béchamel-based cheese sauce, using a combination of sharp cheddar for...

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